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Shortbread vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shortbread and Pound cake

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Choline, and Phosphorus.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 22% more.
  • Shortbread contains 4 times more Vitamin E than Pound cake. Shortbread contains 2.44mg of Vitamin E , while Pound cake contains 0.65mg.
  • Pound cake contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shortbread
Shortbread
7
:
3
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +257.3%
Contains more Selenium +24%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.1%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Equal in Sodium - 377
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +257.3%
Contains more Selenium +24%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.1%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Equal in Sodium - 377

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shortbread
Shortbread
7
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin E +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.2%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +24000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.2%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +24000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
3
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Fats +87.8%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Water +618.6%
Contains more Other +48.5%
Equal in Protein - 5
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Fats +87.8%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Water +618.6%
Contains more Other +48.5%
Equal in Protein - 5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
1
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
1
:
5
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Starch +133.1%
Contains more Sucrose +46.2%
Contains more Glucose +108.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.33
Shortbread
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +133.1%
Contains more Sucrose +46.2%
Contains more Glucose +108.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.33

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Pound cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 53.04g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 5g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 13.96g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 53.64g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 353kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 17.36g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 21.65g 33.36g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 0.6g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 2.98mg 1.48mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 88mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 353mg 377mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.43mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.042mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.11mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 5µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.65mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.173mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.249mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.615mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.036mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 42µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 11µg 1.7µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.192g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 8.105g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 3.02g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 3.419g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.004g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 2.895g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.015g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.372g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Shortbread
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.